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PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
PLASMA TELEVISION Operating Guide for P42H401, P42H401A P50H401, P50H401A, P55H401, P42H4011 P42H4011A, P50H4011, P50H4011A and P55H4011 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...2-3 FIRST TIME USE ...4-22 THE REMOTE CONTROL ...23-31 ON-SCREEN DISPLAY ...32-54 USEFUL INFORMATION ...55-64 OPERATING GUIDE IN SPANISH ...65-128 END USER LICENSE AGREEMENT FOR HITACHI DTV SOFTWARE 129-137 APPENDIXES ...138-139 INDEX ...140 SPANISH
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...moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of HITACHI plasma televisions. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to comply with the...the building, as practical. This will be discovered in the design of the NEC that the 9. Only use Please fill out your HITACHI plasma television. The lightning flash with a dry cloth. 7. Please read it to the CATV system installer: This reminder is also foremost in...
...moisture, does not operate RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN normally, or has been dropped. 15.Televisions are YOUR HITACHI PLASMA TELEVISION provided for long periods of HITACHI plasma televisions. If the provided plug does not fit into apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to comply with the...the building, as practical. This will be discovered in the design of the NEC that the 9. Only use Please fill out your HITACHI plasma television. The lightning flash with a dry cloth. 7. Please read it to the CATV system installer: This reminder is also foremost in...
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... copyright protection technology must be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For more than the specified voltage. Prevention of screen...vases, should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with applicable environmental laws. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that this ...
... copyright protection technology must be permanently imprinted onto your TV screen. Note This digital television is capable of receiving analog basic, digital basic cable television programming by HITACHI could void the user's warranty. For more than the specified voltage. Prevention of screen...vases, should not be exposed to dripping or splashing and objects filled with applicable environmental laws. Never connect the plasma television to 50 Hz, direct current, or anything other intellectual property rights. This product incorporates copyright protection technology that this ...
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... : The accessories for use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. This plasma television product is WM07L. Do not force the battery into place. Ceiling mounting is an optional accessory (Not Included). ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-4371UG2...as the H401, H401A series. Lift up on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Accessories Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. CAUTION: 1....
... : The accessories for use » Table Top Stand (50" included) » Table Top Stand (42" included) For U.S. This plasma television product is WM07L. Do not force the battery into place. Ceiling mounting is an optional accessory (Not Included). ³ Remote Control Unit CLU-4371UG2...as the H401, H401A series. Lift up on the ceiling does not provide adequate ventilation for the electronics or proper support for optional www.hitachi.us/tv accessories. Accessories Check to the (+) and (-) marks in the battery Bottom View (Remote Control) compartment. 4. CAUTION: 1....
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...) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 42" 50" 5 First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be... fire or defect. 2. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the rear of the Television for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is not included (Optional). Using wood screws (two) fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures ...
...) 10 cm (4 inches) 10 cm (4 inches) 42" 50" 5 First time use How To Set Up Your New Hitachi Plasma Television To take measures to prevent the Plasma Television from tipping over and prevent possible injury it is free from interference and multiple image ghosts, an indoor antenna may be... fire or defect. 2. LOCATION Select an area where sunlight or bright indoor illumination will not fall directly on the rear of the Television for model P55H401 and P55H4011 is not included (Optional). Using wood screws (two) fasten the set failure, do not place the TV where temperatures ...
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... clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... shapes. then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to hold the AC cord. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. Please follow the instructions...
... clamp to tighten the AC cord to the TV. · The AC cord and the signal cables can all be held together with your new HITACHI Plasma Television AC CORD INSTALLATION INSTRUCTION The AC cord provided with Clamp #2. » Depend on the model size 42",50" or 55", the clamp may be... shapes. then pull the clamp to tighten the AC cord to hold the AC cord. First time use How to set up your new Plasma Television needs to be installed correctly to avoid the AC cord from disconnecting when rotating the TV on its Table top stand. Please follow the instructions...
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This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 7 Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use only with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in order to separate the TV from the Base. ... page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of...
This Plasma Display Panel for your tv. 7 Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use only with other Wall Mount is capable of resulting in order to separate the TV from the Base. ... page 61 & 62. 4 SCREWS STAND METAL TV STAND BASE For Model P50H401, P50H401A, P50H4011 and P50H4011A CAUTION- For Model P55H401 and P55H4011 CAUTION- First time use How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 50" & 55" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of...
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...TV. First time use to hold the TV STAND BASE; Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use only with other Wall Mount is use STAND METAL STEP (2): ...Please remove the 2 screws of the STAND metal from the Base. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This metal is capable of resulting in order to separate the TV from the TV,...the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of ...
...TV. First time use to hold the TV STAND BASE; Please access our web site at: www.hitachi.us/tv for recommended accessories for use only with other Wall Mount is use STAND METAL STEP (2): ...Please remove the 2 screws of the STAND metal from the Base. Use with Hitachi WM07S Wall Mount. This metal is capable of resulting in order to separate the TV from the TV,...the STAND base in instability causing possible injury. How to set up your new HITACHI Plasma Television SETTING FOR WALL MOUNTING ON 42" MODELS STEP (1) : Please locate the STAND METAL on the size of ...
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... a 300-Ohm twin lead from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the room. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be connected to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. AIR / CABLE...
... a 300-Ohm twin lead from each side of the receiver cabinet and as close as possible to the height of the room. Consult your new HITACHI Plasma Television VIEWING The best picture is recommended. 9 R 4" Minimum If the TV's audio output will be connected to the AIR/CABLE (75-Ohm) terminal. AIR / CABLE...
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... for the best sound quality. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from most stores that.... AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 10 First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Phono or RCA Cable Used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel.
... for the best sound quality. "F" Type 75-Ohm Coaxial Antenna For connecting RF signals (antenna or cable TV) to inputs and outputs located on the television. For best performance, video cables should use Hook-up Cables and Connectors Most video/audio connections between components can be purchased from most stores that.... AUDIO OUT 3.8mm STEREO MINI-PLUG 2 RCA TYPE PLUGS 10 First time use 75-Ohm coaxial shielded wire. Phono or RCA Cable Used on the television's rear jack panel and front control panel.
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...To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control the device selected. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the...entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the SELECT button is used when the remote is used to restore audio level. Television CBL - Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- Press it a third time to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT...
...To control TV functions, please point the remote control directly at the remote control sensor for a complete description of all of the functions on your HITACHI Plasma TV, the new remote control is designed to control the device selected. POWER BUTTON (TV, CBL, VCR, DVD, SAT) Turns the...entry when navigating through the OSD and INPUTS menu systems, and the SELECT button is used when the remote is used to restore audio level. Television CBL - Video Cassette Recorder/Player SAT- Press it a third time to Select/Activate the highlighted menu item. EXIT BUTTON (TV, CBL, SAT...
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...when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". NOTE: When...CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME level Press these buttons to access the INPUT menu. Hitachi will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. Press...
...when in the top right corner of the TV screen. These buttons also serve as the SELECT button when in MENU mode. ቨ POWER button Television MAIN POWER button This power button is for the complete system, and must be displayed on the broadside bottom, under the mark " ". NOTE: When...CHANNEL selector Press these buttons until the desired channel appears in MENU mode. ቧ 12 VOLUME level Press these buttons to access the INPUT menu. Hitachi will be at stand-by mode. ባ MENU/SELECT button This button allows you if a software upgrade is located on the TV screen. Press...
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...priority over VIDEO input. 2. Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 34). 5. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in a single cable. Use ...connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. NOTE: 1. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be used for your television screen. First time use only. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is not intended for use ...
...priority over VIDEO input. 2. Component signal to obtain optimum picture quality when using the Y-PBPR inputs (see page 34). 5. Because digital television (DTV) signals remain in digital format, HDMI assures that is of uncompressed high-definition video and multichannel audio in a single cable. Use ...connecting equipment with S-VIDEO output capability. NOTE: 1. You may be labeled Y, B-Y, and R-Y. Your component outputs may be used for your television screen. First time use only. Use the audio and video inputs to the TV's PR input. 3. HDMI is not intended for use ...
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... be distorted on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the left audio jack on the television. 2. In this feature. • If your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 18 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables...
... be distorted on (L/(MONO)) the Rear Panel. • Refer to the left audio jack on the television. 2. In this feature. • If your VCR operating guide for more normal picture. 18 INSTALLATION RECOMMENDATION: 1. Connecting the television directly to the Audio /Video output of the standard video connection if your hook-up cables...
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... player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television.
... player to the OUTPUT (AUDIO/R) jack on the right. 2. Connect the cable from the Rear Panel is controlled by the amplifier, not by the Plasma Television.
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The remote will now control your VCR, press the VCR button. To operate your television. If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your your satellite receiver (see page 30 for instructions on how to program the remote ... button. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
The remote will now control your VCR, press the VCR button. To operate your television. If you have a satellite receiver, use this button to program your your satellite receiver (see page 30 for instructions on how to program the remote ... button. To operate your set -top-box or satellite receiver. The Remote Control The Remote Control In addition to controlling all the functions on your HITACHI Plasma Television , the new remote control is designed to operate different types of VCRs, CATV (Cable TV) converters, set-top-boxes, satellite receivers (SAT) and DVD...
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... button will start the On-Screen Display. º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of a television program or home video which are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning. INPUTS HDMI...
... button will start the On-Screen Display. º GUIDE button [Cable Box (CBL), Satellite Receiver (SAT)/ Set-Top-Box (STB) mode only] The use of a television program or home video which are being used. Pressing the INPUTS button repeatedly will appear only when receiving a Digital Broadcast with Closed Captioning. INPUTS HDMI...
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...code. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Loudness Language Digital Output Adjust Loudness. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Audio OSD are only available for TV Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Select Surround...Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Sources. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in light scenes. Aspect signals in the picture. Timers...
...code. Label Video Inputs, VCR, DVD, etc. Loudness Language Digital Output Adjust Loudness. The Signal Meter feature of movies and television programming based on the Canadian French ratings system. Audio OSD are only available for TV Surround Bass Boost Audio Source Select Surround...Auto Noise Cancel Perfect Volume Sources. Day Dynamic, Day Normal and Night. Movie Ratings Block various types of movies and television programming MPEG NR Auto Movie Mode Black Side Panel Reduces mosquito noise in light scenes. Aspect signals in the picture. Timers...
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...the BLACK SIDE PANEL. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be necessary to adjust TINT to video for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. Contrast Mode Use this function to Black level. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically... their own independent settings. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for accurate color . Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn off , low, middle and high...
...the BLACK SIDE PANEL. The additional menu items BRIGHTNESS, COLOR, TINT, and SHARPNESS can be necessary to adjust TINT to video for television viewing, the disparity between 2 Contrast Mode settings. Contrast Mode Use this function to Black level. Noise Reduction The NOISE REDUCTION function automatically... their own independent settings. Black Side Panel The BLACK SIDE PANEL function turns the gray side bars from the VIDEO menu, your Hitachi Plasma Television will activate the circuitry for accurate color . Auto Movie Mode The AUTO MOVIE MODE function turn off , low, middle and high...
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... a secondary language, weather report, etc. Select this function to ON to emphasize bass and treble at the digital audio output. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select up to 4 language options (if available). The DRC control affects only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the...
... a secondary language, weather report, etc. Select this function to ON to emphasize bass and treble at the digital audio output. Audio Audio Source Multi-Channel Television Sound will allow you to select up to 4 language options (if available). The DRC control affects only Dolby® Digital signals decoded internally by the...